Oberoi Group

Thailand’s tourism ministry is maintaining its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals at 38 million for 2025.

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted the company's strong growth in India, emphasizing local decision-making, expansion into smaller cities, increased female employment, and reducing bureaucratic and travel barriers to boost international tourism.

Minor International plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by The White Lotus' success, which has boosted bookings at its Thai resorts.

Singapore’s hotel sector is experiencing steady growth driven by tourism, lifestyle brands, and evolving accommodation trends, though recovery is hampered by low visitor numbers from China.

Thailand leads the Asia branded residences market with a 23.3% share, Phuket has the most units, and Singapore buyers dominate the region.

Melbourne's hotel performance in October surged due to concerts by Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, the Melbourne Marathon, and Melbourne Fashion Week, with occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR reaching record highs.

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

The Oberoi family is embroiled in a legal dispute over the hotel company’s board and inheritance, with Anastasia Oberoi challenging her step-siblings over a contested will from 2021.

Nautic Partners acquired Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital Partners, with KSL remaining involved as a manager, marking Nautic's entry into hotel management ownership.

Hilton plans to double its focused service presence in Asia Pacific by expanding its mid-market hotel portfolio to over 1,000 properties, with ongoing regionalized brand initiatives and franchising expansion in key markets.